The Sounds of Silence

I love these times when I am alone and all that is making noise is the clock ticking.  Or, as at this moment, Marley is slurping water from her bowl.   Hubby and oldest son have gone to a show so I am alone.  I actually enjoy being alone, although if I was truly alone, I don't know if I would like it as much.  I've baked one batch of cranberry pumpkin nut bread and the second batch is in the oven.  I'm getting ready to search the job wanted sections of the internet.

Times like this I would much rather curl up with a good book, a blanket, and read.  But, I know that I need to be doing other things so don't do that.  At least not as often as I would like to.  Always something to do.

I did get up and go to the gym early this morning - although I didn't really want to.  I think in another hour or so I will take Marley out for a walk at the canal.  The air is cool and crisp and nice to walk in - although I think it is to get up to 80 degrees later today.  It is still mid-morning so it hasn't gotten that warm yet.

As I sit here and think about the quietness, with my fingers making a clicking noise on the keyboard, Psalm 46:10 comes to mind.

"Be Still, and know that I am God". 

I think that is why I like being alone.  Being alone allows me to be still.  Not that I can be still for very long.  Like this morning.  I've baked two batches of bread.   I'm thinking of going for a walk. I'm thinking ahead to Christmas and what gifts I can make this year.  My kids get baked goods and other things year round - or whenever they want or ask for it - probably not interested in it for Christmas too.  I think our entire family is struggling this year; I have begun to wonder if I should have continued to work - but then, we were struggling too.  I think it is easier now than it was then - probably because of the stress I was under. 

I've opened the back door to let Marley out.  Leaving it open, I hear the birds chirping.  I have a bird dish that I try to keep food in.  Marley keeps chasing the birds away. 

Needing to get busy, the silence must be broken.   Take a few minutes to enjoy the silence around you.  Reflect on your life, your past, your present, your future.  Where are you going; where do you want to be.  So much of the unknown defines us, it should not be so.  Determine what you want to accomplish and just do it.

Blessings!